Winter Hunting Across Canada Most hunters know that the winter season offers some incredible opportunities all across Canada, despite the cold weather. We have put together a list of the top species to target this winter, along with some tips and tricks to make the most of your winter hunting adventure! Read More >
Wild Turkey Hunting Across Canada While the Wild Turkey all but disappeared from Southern Ontario in 1909 after being eliminated by unregulated hunting, they were reintroduced to the region in 1984. 30 years after they were reintroduced, the population has grown to an extremely impressive 100,000. Read More >
The Best Kootenay Rockies Fishing Lakes & Streams The Kootenay Rockies region of BC offers exceptional fishing options ranging from stocked lakes perfect for beginner anglers, to spectacular scenic destinations for those willing to make the drive or hike. Read More >
10 Must-Do Adventures in East Kootenay & Banff There are plenty of adventure opportunities across the East Kootenay region and Banff, and we feature ten of the top adventures. Read More >
Paddling the Bowron Lakes – A Backroads guide to canoeing and fishing the Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit The Bowron Lakes have long attracted paddlers in search of the perfect blend of paddling, backcountry camping, fishing and wildlife viewing Read More >
NEW: BC Fishing Highway 24 and The Land of Hidden Waters Recreation Map The team at Backroad Mapbooks is excited to announce the launch of our new BC Fishing Highway 24 and the Land of Hidden Waters Waterproof Adventure Map. Read More >
The Ultimate Thompson Okanagan Road Trip The Thompson-Okanagan home to prairie ranchland, the big recreation lakes of Kelowna and Salmon Arm, and massive waterfalls, old growth forests and rugged mountains offer landscapes and adventures suited to everyone’s taste. Read More >
The Ultimate Lower Mainland BC Road Trip The Lower Mainland of British Columbia is home to the urban tourist attractions of Vancouver and Whistler to massive waterfalls, old growth forests, challenging backroads and rugged mountains which offer landscapes and adventures suited to everyone’s taste. Read More >
The Best BC Lower Mainland Fishing Lakes & Streams The BC Lower Mainland offers exceptional fishing options, with stocked lakes perfect for beginner anglers, to spectacular scenic destinations for those willing to make the drive. Read More >
Stay Safe and Have Fun on Your Next Snowmobile Trip with Backroad GPS Maps Get ready for your next snowmobiling adventure with Backroad GPS Maps! Our maps are designed for Garmin GPS units and offer real-time navigation and detailed topographical maps, making it easy to explore new trails and scenic spots. Find your way with ease and stay safe on the trails with Backroad Maps. Read More >
The Best Thompson Okanagan Fishing Lakes The Thompson Okanagan region offers some of the best fishing in BC, from urban fishing holes to remote hike-in lakes found hours from the nearest highway. The lakes here hold an abundance of nutrient-rich alkaline waters, and the fish here grow faster and achieve larger sizes than in other parts of the province. Many anglers are drawn to the Thompson … Read More >
The Best Vancouver Island Fishing Lakes & Streams Hugging the coast of British Columbia, Vancouver Island features spectacular scenery, old growth rainforests, towering mountain peaks and exceptional fishing. The laidback culture of the Island, along with a population infused with a love of the natural world, makes this place an angler’s dream. Here you will find world-class salmon and steelhead bearing rivers along with lakes teaming with a … Read More >
The Best Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Fishing Lakes & Streams The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is well-known for its many great fishing options. The region offers a plethora of spectacular locations from the Highway 24 and Quesnel areas in the Cariboo, the higher elevation lakes of the Chilcotin Plateau, offering fishing right through the summer to Bella Coola and the coast where anglers will find some amazing stream fishing. Here’s a … Read More >
Exploring the Rocky Mountains Backcountry While the National Parks; Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho, steal all the glory when it comes to tourist destinations, those looking to get well off the beaten path and explore nature at its finest will find plenty of exciting destinations in the provincial parks which make their way along the Great Divide. It is time to give these other parks … Read More >
The Ultimate Northern BC Road Trip Northern British Columbia is a vast and rugged part of the province. Two main highways make their way through this landscape. Separating at Prince George, Highway 16 heads west to Prince Rupert, meeting Highway 37, which winds its way up the western interior while Highway 97 travels the eastern interior, visiting Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Fort Nelson on … Read More >